Mike Johnson retained his position as Speaker of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/win-for-mike-will-be-big-win-for-republican-party-donald-trump-endorses-mike-johnson-for-house-speaker-as-he-faces-crucial-vote-8589290">US House of Representatives</a> on Friday (January 3), but his victory margin in the first round of voting was extremely narrow.&nbsp;
Initially, it seemed Johnson might not secure the majority needed to remain speaker as three Republican members voted for other candidates during the roll-call vote. However, after extensive negotiations, two Republican members switched their votes, with one reporting a call from Donald Trump himself.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fears-of-extremism-in-military-fuels-as-us-reels-with-new-years-attacks-8588819">Fears of extremism in military as US reels under New Year's attacks</a>
Representative Keith Self, one of the Republicans who initially opposed Johnson, revealed he had a &ldquo;lively&rdquo; conversation with Trump, Reuters reported. According to the report, Self received assurances that members of the party's conservative wing would have a greater role in shaping key laws, particularly on tax and immigration issues.
&ldquo;We needed more input from members like myself &mdash; not a chairman, not a leadership position &mdash; and I think that&rsquo;s what we have done,&rdquo; Self told reporters.
While all Democrats supported House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Johnson ultimately secured the speakership with 218 votes, the bare minimum required. The Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, controlling it by 219-215 seats.
After the vote, Johnson promised to extend Trump&rsquo;s 2017 tax cuts, which are set to expire this year, and to reduce government regulations. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to drastically cut back the size and scope of government,&rdquo; Johnson declared.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-surgeon-general-calls-for-cancer-risk-warnings-on-alcohol-8589449">US surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol</a>
In a final pitch before the vote, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-endorses-mike-johnson-ahead-of-speaker-election-good-hard-working-religious-man">Mike Johnson</a> promised fiscal reform and announced plans to establish an independent working group to review government spending. He vowed to investigate what he referred to as &ldquo;irresponsible or illegal practices&rdquo; in federal agencies and to enforce stricter oversight of expenditures.
"The American people have demanded an end to the status quo, and a return to fiscal sanity. That&rsquo;s why the citizens of our great country gave President Trump the White House and Republican control of both chambers of Congress. If we don&rsquo;t follow through on our campaign promise for fiscal responsibility, we don&rsquo;t deserve to hold power. &nbsp;The national debt is a grave threat to America&rsquo;s economic and national security &ndash; and no issue exemplifies the Congress&rsquo; failures more," he posted on X ahead of the vote.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Initially, it seemed Johnson might not secure the majority needed to remain Speaker. However, after extensive negotiations, two Republican members switched their votes, with one reporting a call from Trump himself.

Mike Johnson retained his position as Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday (January 3), but his victory margin in the first round of voting was extremely narrow. Initially, it seemed Johnson might not secure the majority needed to remain speaker as three Republican members voted for other candidates during the roll-call vote. However, after extensive negotiations, two Republican members switched their votes, with one reporting a call from Donald Trump himself. Also read: Fears of extremism in military as US reels under New Year's attacks Representative Keith Self, one of the Republicans who initially opposed Johnson, revealed he had a “lively” conversation with Trump, Reuters reported. According to the report, Self received assurances that members of the party's conservative wing would have a greater role in shaping key laws, particularly on tax and immigration issues. “We needed more input from members like myself — not a chairman, not a leadership position — and I think that’s what we have done,” Self told reporters. While all Democrats supported House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Johnson ultimately secured the speakership with 218 votes, the bare minimum required. The Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, controlling it by 219-215 seats. After the vote, Johnson promised to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which are set to expire this year, and to reduce government regulations. “We’re going to drastically cut back the size and scope of government,” Johnson declared. Also read: US surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol In a final pitch before the vote, Mike Johnson promised fiscal reform and announced plans to establish an independent working group to review government spending. He vowed to investigate what he referred to as “irresponsible or illegal practices” in federal agencies and to enforce stricter oversight of expenditures. "The American people have demanded an end to the status quo, and a return to fiscal sanity. That’s why the citizens of our great country gave President Trump the White House and Republican control of both chambers of Congress. If we don’t follow through on our campaign promise for fiscal responsibility, we don’t deserve to hold power. The national debt is a grave threat to America’s economic and national security – and no issue exemplifies the Congress’ failures more," he posted on X ahead of the vote. (With inputs from agencies)

Intense negotiations, call from Trump: What went down before Mike Johnson's reelection as US speaker

Republic Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday (May 1) that she would table a motion next week seeking the removal of her fellow Republican Mike Johnson as House speaker.

Republic Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday (May 1) that she would table a motion next week seeking the removal of her fellow Republican Mike Johnson as House speaker. However, her efforts seem doomed to fail as she lacks significant support among Republicans as well as Democrats. “I think the American people need to see a recorded vote,” Greene said at a press conference. “And so next week, I am going to be calling this motion to vacate – absolutely calling it. I can’t wait to see Democrats go out and support a Republican speaker and have to go home to their primaries and have to run for Congress again.” Earlier, on Tuesday, House Democratic leaders in a statement said they would stand against Greene’s motion if it came up for a vote. “At this moment, upon completion of our national security work, the time has come to turn the page on this chapter of pro-Putin Republican obstruction,” the leaders stated in the joint statement. “We will vote to table Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate the chair. If she invokes the motion, it will not succeed.” Do Republicans support Taylor’s motion? So far, only two Republicans have tendered support to her anti-Johnson motion—Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Paul Gosar of Arizona. It means Greene would be short of hundreds of votes to get a majority. Democrats also oppose her efforts and cite Johnson’s successful attempt to shepherd a foreign aid package through the House last month. Mike Johnson’s response Mike Johnson has so far ignored Greene’s campaign, saying her motion would be “wrong for the Republican conference, wrong for the institution, and wrong for the country.” At a press conference on Tuesday, he urged his fellow House Republicans to “remain focused.” “I have to do my job. We have to do what we believe to be the right thing,” Johnson said. “We need people who are serious about the job here to continue to do that job and get it done. So I have to do what I believe is right every day and let the chips fall where they may,” he said. Greene’s concerns Greene accuses Mike Johnson of prioritising Democratic agendas ahead of Republican issues, and the attacks against him have intensified following the passage of the Ukraine aid bill last month. The proposal, which has now become a law, will see the US sending military aid worth $61 billion to Ukraine, a move several Republicans look askance upon. “What are we giving Republican voters to vote for?” Greene asked. “Once [Johnson] became speaker, he has become a man that none of us recognise.” Also read: US: Marjorie Taylor Greene tells reporter to ‘f*** off’ after question about ‘Jewish space lasers’ With Greene’s impending motion coming to reality, this would mark the second time in less than a year that the House has considered removing its speaker. Earlier in October last year, Republican Kevin McCarthy was shown the door as speaker, becoming the first leader to ever be formally removed from the role. (With inputs from agencies)

Republican vs Republican: Taylor Greene launches efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

house-speaker-mike-johnson

House Speaker Mike johnson, News on House Speaker Mike johnson, stories on House Speaker Mike johnson, articles on House Speaker Mike johnson, House Speaker Mike johnson stories at Wion, House Speaker Mike johnson news, House Speaker Mike johnson latest news

house speaker-mike-johnson

Intense negotiations, call from Trump: What went down before Mike Johnson's reelection as US speaker

Republican vs Republican: Taylor Greene launches efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson